William "Bill" Smith
June 4, 1944 - December 5, 2019
William “Bill” Smith, 75, of Paducah passed away at 1:31 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah. Mr. Smith was a Supervisor at Mead-West Vaco in Wickliffe and a Veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam War. He is survived by one daughter, Thea Meadows and husband Dillon of Paducah; three sons, Chad James and wife Nadia of Summerville, S.C., Doug James and wife Priya of Paducah, Matthew Nelson and wife Stephanie of Paducah; mother-in-law, Minnie Partin of Paducah; two brothers, Jim Smith and wife Karen of Paducah, John Smith and wife Patricia of TN; one brother-in-law, Tim Abanatha of Paducah; one sister, Evelyn Hammonds of Paducah; 7 grandchildren, Kevin James, Mira James, Corbin Nelson, Sebastian Nelson, Luka Meadows, Maxon Williams, Deion Williams; several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Almus P. Smith and Genova P. (Elliott) Smith; wife, Donna Smith; brother-in-law, Charlie Hammonds. Memorial visitation will be held from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah. You may leave a message of sympathy or light a memorial candle online at www.hughesfuneral.com. Hughes Funeral Home of Paducah is in charge of arrangements.
William “Bill” Smith, 75, of Paducah passed away at 1:31 PM on Thursday, December 5, 2019 at Mercy Health Lourdes in Paducah. Mr. Smith was a Supervisor at Mead-West Vaco in Wickliffe and a Veteran of the Navy during the Vietnam... View Obituary & Service Information